I love the part in Instyle magazine when they go in the stars makeup bags...I love seeing what people use to make them beautiful. I think it is so cool when someone that could afford LaMer uses kiehls because then you know it must get the job done or they wouldn't keep using it. I am particularly interested in the "drugstore" or non designer finds that each of you swear by because I know this group is a bit more skincare/makeup savvy than most. My "cant live without" drugstore finds are below.

(It doesn't have to be from a drugstore...I just mean products that you can find anywhere...like Target rather than Sephora)

Cetephil Moisturizer (no spf) (I use this at night because I can put it everywhere...eyes/ears/neck etc and I don't have to worry about breaking out. Not to mention it is cheap and you get a lot in those bottles)

St. Ives Apricot Scrub (I have been told that this can be bad for you skin but it makes my skin feel sooo good)

Head and Shoulders Shampoo Clean Formula (I have used everything for hair(Dermalogica/Pureology/Kerastase/Dove etc. and I have not found anything that makes my hair this manageable and shiny. I do not have dandruff but I love how it rinses clean and doesn't strip my hair. I have color treated straight hair)

Neutragena Shine Serum (I use this just before I blow dry my hair...it makes it glossy and substitutes as my conditioner since I do not use one in the shower.)

Nivea Soft Hand Lotion (Its powerful but not greasy...my hands get so dry and this stuff works to keep my cuticles in check and my hands soft)

Revlon Colorstay Makeup (Its the foundation I keep coming back to....it stays put and looks natural...all the while it covers my acne scars!)

Max Factor 2000 Calorie Mascara (I haven't been able to find it lately...hope it isn't discontinued...it is the best I've found)

ah....I could go on but these are the ones that I pick up just about every time I go to Target/CVS/Rite Aid. I cant wait to hear about yours!

OMG! Bonnie Bell Lip Smackersâ¦I loved those when I was in Jr. High, and Iâm almost 40 now, so apparently they are an enduring favorite! Thanks for the trip down memory laneâ¦Iâm gonna get a few next time I hit the Walgreens!

Arctic Frost Wrinkle Cream â This is a new findâ¦Kiki (member of this board) just told me about it last week. She read about it on another board, and itâs another alternative to the $115.00 Freeze 24/7 (like Wrinkle Eeze, DermaFreeze, etc.). I have never tried a âfreezeâ product, but really wanted toâ¦and the price was right for this one ($29.99 at Walgreens). And Iâll be damned if this stuff doesnât work like a charm!! I love the PSF Browtox, but a little of this over the top really makes an awesome combo. I was just starting to get the â11â going on (actually, just one line closer to my left brow)â¦and with these 2 products, itâs non-existent!

Iâm sure there are other faves, but these are the two biggies for now. Fun idea for a thread!

*Queen Helene Mint Julep Mask---great inexpensive mask that helps keep my pores clean and prevents zits if I remember to use it weekly

*Neutrogena Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask---I like to use this as a zit drying mask when I forget to use my Queen Helene weekly(I breakout if I forget. :P). It has 5% BP and it's very effective in preventing big cystic acne from coming to a head, it just dries them up instead.

*NYC Translucent Loose Powder---great for setting foundation and helps to control shine

*Clean and Clear Oil Blotting Sheets---my oily skin would be a mess without these. This soaks up excess shine and leaves my skin matte without messing up my makeup

*Cover Girl Clear Mascara/Brow Gel---keeps my brows in place without breaking me out

*Revlon Super Lustrous Lipglosses---beautiful selection of colors and they wear very well! Comparable to high end department store brands. No icky super tacky feel either.

I know there are more faves, but those are what I can think of at the moment.

if youâve ever been tempted to try one of those so-called âreverseâ lip liners, but were put off by the $16-$18 price tag for the versions from Cargo and Duwop, then Iâm pleased to report that Sally Hansen has just introduced her version called the âInvisible Lip Liner.â

I own all three lip liners, and while I love the Cargo version I realize that it will only work for those with very fair skin because it is more like a concealor stick because it is flesh-colored. The Duwop version is truly clear and invisible so works for just about every skin color and the Sally Hansen version is itâs bargain-priced twin at only around six bucks.

-'yellow' coco butter stick
saves my lips in winter months and has no chemicals or petro junk
-paves shampoo
-paves 'star power' styling gel
who knew it would be great for my kinky hair and replace my old time fav "kiehl's creme with silk groom"
-revlon SuperLustreous lipgloss
i have a big collection of glosses now, but keep coming back to this one
- jordana eyeshadows and liners
an amazing quality for any brand, but especially for a drugstore
- milani blushes and eyeshadows

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Arctic Frost Wrinkle Cream â This is a new findâ¦Kiki (member of this board) just told me about it last week. She read about it on another board, and itâs another alternative to the $115.00 Freeze 24/7 (like Wrinkle Eeze, DermaFreeze, etc.). I have never tried a âfreezeâ product, but really wanted toâ¦and the price was right for this one ($29.99 at Walgreens). And Iâll be damned if this stuff doesnât work like a charm!! I love the PSF Browtox, but a little of this over the top really makes an awesome combo. I was just starting to get the â11â going on (actually, just one line closer to my left brow)â¦and with these 2 products, itâs non-existent! [/quote]

OMGOSH!!!! This stuff is great! It's distributed by Walgreens and a great alternative to the Freeze 24/7, for A LOT less... It works pretty much instantly.. I can't say it's going to make every line and wrinkle go totally away, that will depend on just how bad they are...

I use it on my forehead, concentration line {between the eyes}, around my mouth {marionette lines} and on the little lines I have around my lips.. I also have deep lines and skin damage from a BAD tanning salon burn years ago.. It all but makes them disappear...

I was talking to my daughter, the first day I used it, and just casually asked if I looked any different.. She all but yelled, YES!! Of course then asked what?? I asked again and she kind of raises her voice and says you look younger! Now in all fairness, I'm no hag, LOL, and don't have a lot of lines and wrinkles, but what I have, this stuff makes the world of difference.. If it did nothing more than soften my chest area, I would have been sold..

It's a cumulative deal, so every day use would be best for ideal results.. I read somewhere, and for the life of me can't find it, it said in 2 months, 40% decrease.. But truly you see IMMEDIATE results... If you don't have a Walgreens close, you can order it online, thru their site.. And if you don't like it, Walgreens will refund...

I'm sold and refuse to ever be without it, EVER! Mary H, and I started it the same day, this past Saturday, and couldn't believe our eyes...

Mary and I also both use, the PSH, Browtox and Phyto-Lift Cranberry eye gel... I can't say enough about those 2 products either.. They are GREAT too!!!

I have only found the Ardell lash excellerator at ULTA, and it goes fast... Walgreens sell the brand, but I haven't found the lash stuff there...

As for where to find the Arctic Frost, Kiki is right...you can get it on Walgreens.com. I, too, have a heck of a time finding Ardellâ¦none of my local drugstores carry it, and there was only 1 tube at ULTA! Next time I need it, I will probably save myself the running around and just get it off of drugstore.com.

I use the Arctic frost on the forehead and â11â area, the nasolabial area around the mouth, and a dab at the corner of each eye to stave off the crows feet! The odd thing about the cream is that the consistency reminds me of the paste I used to use in kindergarten to do crafts with. But because it is so thick, you barely use anyâ¦I donât even âscoopâ into the jar, but just rub my finger over the top of the cream to get a little. It spreads very easily and sinks right in, so it doesnât mess up your skincare regime. You just need to wait a minute or two to let it sink in, then go on with the other stuff you use.

I havenât tried any of the other freeze products but there are lots of posts about DermaFreeze, Wrinkle Eese, etcâ¦so maybe check those out as well. But for me, this stuff works very well (along with the other PSF stuff Kiki mentioned that we both use and LOVE!)

Hope this helps!

Mary

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